OLD MONROE – Cuivre River Bancshares, Inc., the holding company for Bank of Old Monroe, recently announced the appointment of two board members, Dale Black and Dr. Darren Bremer.

“I am honored to have Dale and Darren join our board. Their insight, business acumen, and community mindedness are a true asset to our board and fit our pillars of trust, humility integrity and service, said Dale McDonald, CEO, Bank of Old Monroe.”

Black has been a leader in real estate sales and development in Lincoln and surrounding counties for over 30 years. He is the owner of CMS Homes, and owner and managing partner of Black and Associates, a real estate firm.

In addition to his membership on the Cuivre River Bancshares Board, Dale is well known for his ongoing dedication to various community organizations over the years including the Lincoln County R-III School Board, St Louis Area Home Builders Association, Earthwise Industries, Boone Center and Cuivre River Electric’s Operation Round-Up. Dale has extensive knowledge of the growing needs of the community.

“It’s an exciting time to be part of this growing bank and help guide strategic decision-making and contribute to long-term success of this time-tested financial institution. I am honored to serve on this board and be an extension of the leadership team,” said Black.

Dr. Bremer graduated from SIUC in 2000 with a bachelor’s degree in physiology, minor in chemistry, and graduated from SIU Dental School of Medicine in 2004. He has been in business for 21 years. He is a member of the American Dental Assoc., Missouri Dental Assoc. and Greater St. Louis Dental Society.

His practice, Advanced Dental of Wentzville, offers a full range of procedures from extractions and implants to full mouth rehabilitation, crowns and veneers. Dr. Bremer also treats patients with sleep apnea and TMD.

“Finding the right banking partner is critical to individual and business success. Bank of Old Monroe’s unique value proposition is their ability to put the relationship first above all other considerations,” said Bremer.

Bank of Old Monroe has five branches located in Lincoln and St. Charles counties.